Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) was 2.34 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.34
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
69th
of 74 countries
All-time high
21.09
in 1960
All-time low
2.17
in 2017
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Crude death rate in Saudi Arabia, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crude death rate in Saudi Arabia is 2.34, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude death rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 21.09 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.17, in 2017.
That places Saudi Arabia 69th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.09 | — |
| 1961 | 20.6 | -2.3% |
| 1962 | 20.08 | -2.5% |
| 1963 | 19.55 | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 19 | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 18.39 | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 17.75 | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 17.08 | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 16.36 | -4.2% |
| 1969 | 15.61 | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 14.86 | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 14.09 | -5.2% |
| 1972 | 13.34 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 12.6 | -5.5% |
| 1974 | 11.89 | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 11.21 | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 10.56 | -5.8% |
| 1977 | 9.95 | -5.8% |
| 1978 | 9.37 | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 8.85 | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 8.3 | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 7.8 | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 7.34 | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 6.9 | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 6.51 | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 6.13 | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 5.77 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 5.42 | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 5.11 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 4.82 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 4.56 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 4.33 | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 4.13 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 3.96 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 3.82 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 3.7 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 3.59 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 3.49 | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 3.41 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 3.33 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 3.23 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 3.1 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 2.99 | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 2.9 | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 2.83 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 2.78 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 2.74 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 2.72 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 2.7 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 2.69 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.67 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2.64 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 2.59 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 2.51 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 2.39 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 2.27 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 2.18 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 2.17 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.23 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 2.29 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 2.46 | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 2.62 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 2.57 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 2.34 | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 2.34 | -0.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 2.34 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.55, 24% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 2.34 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.74, 49% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.55 | 15.61 | 21.09 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.67 | 8.85 | 14.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.41 | 4.82 | 8.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.83 | 3.33 | 4.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.87 | 2.69 | 3.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.39 | 2.17 | 2.67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.46 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More population data for Saudi Arabia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5774 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 48,374 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.5868 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.629 (2100)
- Population density 33.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crude death rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Crude death rate in Saudi Arabia was 2.34 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest crude death rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.09 in 1960.
- What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 in 2017.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for crude death rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 69th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is crude death rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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